Zelenskyy Explores Frontlines: Ukraine Captures Russian Village in Surprise Offensive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the border area of Ukraine's northern Sumy region following a surprise offensive into Russia. Kyiv's military reported capturing a village in Russia's Kursk region and more prisoners of war. This move aims to create a buffer zone to prevent attacks on Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a significant visit to the border area where Ukrainian forces initiated a surprising offensive into Russia. During his trip to Ukraine's northern Sumy region, Zelenskyy announced that his military had seized control of another Russian village and captured additional prisoners of war.

Zelenskyy noted on social media that the newly captured POWs from Russia's Kursk region would serve as valuable assets for exchanging with captured Ukrainian soldiers. He cited the objective of establishing a buffer zone to protect Ukraine from further Russian attacks.

This tactical operation has reduced Russian shelling and civilian casualties in the Sumy region. In a broader context, Ukraine's intensified strikes, including a recent attack on a fuel-laden ferry in Russia's Krasnodar region, have exposed vulnerabilities in Russia's defenses and pressured the Kremlin.

(With inputs from agencies.)